New eccentric Arm-Crank could boost Para-Athlete performance
NCT ID NCT05777941
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new training device called an eccentric arm-crank in 12 athletes with spinal cord injury. Over 20 training sessions, participants used the device to build upper body strength and endurance. The goal was to see if the device is practical and effective for improving performance in para-athletes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- eccentric arm-cranking training
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new training method to help para-athletes improve upper body performance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to all people with spinal cord injury.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Swiss Paraplegic Centre
Nottwil, Canton of Lucerne, 6207, Switzerland
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